ST. RAPHAEL S PARISH 35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101 Telephone: 718-729-8957 Fax: 729-5238 E-Mail: straphaelrectory@yahoo.com Website: www.straphael-queens.org MISSION STATEMENT: St. Raphael s is a parish rooted in tradition yet responding to an evolving community by evangelization in action. We seek to inspire the larger Catholic community to a more committed faith life and to heed Christ s call of sharing time, talent and treasure for the needs of others. DECLARACION DE MISION: San Rafael es una parroquia enraizada en la tradición y a la vez responde a una comunidad que evoluciona con una acción evangelizadora. Buscamos inspirar a la comunidad católica global a que vivan una fe más comprometida y a prestar atención a la llamada de Cristo a compartir tiempo, talento y bienes con los necesitados. EUCHARIST SCHEDULE Saturday/Sábado Sunday/Domingo WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Monday - Friday 9:00am Lunes - Viernes 9:00am 5:00pm - English 8:00am - English 9:45am - Korean 11:00 am English 12:30 pm Spanish/Español OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO Monday - Friday/Lunes - Viernes 9:00-1:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm Saturday/Sábado By appointment / Mediante cita BAPTISM/BAUTISMO Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. You will need the child s birth certificate. favor de llamar la rectoría. Necesitará el certificado de nacimiento del niño. MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO Any couple wishing to marry should contact the rectory at least six (6) months before the wedding. Una pareja que está pensando en el matrimonio debe de llamar la rectoría seis (6) meses antes de la boda. RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACION Saturday/Sábado 4:00-4:45pm and by appointment/y por cita. MINISTRY TO THE SICK/ CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS Please call the rectory at (718)729-8957 to make arrangements for the sick person to receive Holy Communion or the Anointing of the sick at home. favor de llamar la rectoría al (718)729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.
FROM THE PASTOR December 23th: Fourth Sunday of Advent Dear Parishioners, A warm welcome to all worshipping with us this Christmas week. In the name of all who minister here, God s blessing upon you and your loved ones! Thank you for your goodness to St. Raphael s parish, as we enter the year of our 150th Anniversary. May God continue to be honored by the faith, dedication and generosity of our members. -Father Jerry Jecewiz Grateful, as a parish, for being under the protecting wing of Archangel Raphael through the years. 메리크리스마스! The second collection at the Christmas Masses is for the good works performed by Catholic Charities, especially with children and families in need. PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL PARISH STEWARDSHIP Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor Rev. Kuno Kim, Parochial Vicar Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister Last week s offering Average weekly expenses $4,285 $6,185
Mass Intentions for the Week December 23th, 2018 Sunday, December 23th: 8:00 am Anna Nguyen Thi That (Dinh Family) 9:45am KOREAN MASS 11:00am Arthur Fourcand and Yvonne Clara Samedi Fourcand (Yanick Fourcand) 12:30 Raquel Garcia (Enith Parra) -AND- Juan C. Rodriguez and Juan B. Rodriguez (Gloria Rodriguez) Monday, December 24th: 9:00am People of St. Raphael Parish 5:00pm- Colleen & Richard Floyd (Floyd family) 8:00pm - Segundo Bermejo (Narciza Jerez, Rosa Fajardo & Familia) 9:30 pm KOREAN MASS Tuesday, December 25th: 8:00am Rev. Henry E. Missig C. SSr. (52nd Ann remb.) (Robert Boehler) 9:30 am KOREAN MASS 11:00am Christmas Novena (NO SPANISH MASS DEC. 25th) Wednesday, December 26th: 9:00am Christmas Novena Thursday, December 27th: 9:00am Christmas Novena Friday, December 28th: 9:00am Christmas Novena Saturday, December 29nd: 5:00pm Christmas Novena Sunday, December 30th: 8:00am- Abby Margolis (Mr.& Mrs. Jim Buckley) -AND- Olga Kargol (De La Cruz Family) 9:45am- KOREAN MASS 11:00am- Parish Purgatorial Society 12:30pm- Christmas Novena This week s bread and wine is offered for Erick F. Gonzalez, requested by Mom, Dad, Kevin Gonzalez & family. December 23th: Fourth Sunday of Advent WEEK S EVENTS Sun., December 23th: Fourth Sunday of Advent Giving Tree project concludes No Religious Education classes (CCD) No R.C.I.A. today Mon., December 24th: Christmas Eve (rectory office closes at 12 noon) Church decoration at 10 am 4:30 pm- Choir music program (Carols) by adult/children Choir 5:00pm Family Mass (English) 5:00pm Spanish Carols & Pageant for Families (Brennan Hall) 8:00 pm Misa en español en honor del Niño Jesús (Nochebuena) 9:30 pm Mass in Korean Tues., December 25th: Christmas NO MASS IN SPANISH TO- DAY 8:00am and 11:00-English Masses 9:30am Mass in Korean Wed., December 26th: Feast of St. Stephen, Martyr Thurs., December 27th: Food Pantry CLOSED today 7:30 pm- Choir Practice Fri., December 28th: Feast of The Holy Innocents 7:00-pm Folkloric Dance Group (MBH) Sat., December 29nd: Feast of St. Thomas Becket Food Pantry CLOSED today 3:00 pm Divino Niño Jesus Ethnic Mass 5:00 pm Folkloric Dance Group SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: English: Sat., Jan. 5, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Dec. 10, 7 pm. Spanish: Sat., Jan. 26, 2 pm. Prep class is Mon., Jan. 21, 7 pm. (Fumio Tanai photo) FOOD PANTRY is usually open Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Volunteers and donations are welcome. No clothing, furniture or appliances accepted. Pantry closed until January 3, 2019.
Help us arrange the décor of our church for Christmas! Monday, December 24th, at 10:00 am. Just show up and we ll get you involved. We need a hand putting flowers, etc. in place for our celebration of Jesus birth. NEW YEAR S DAY is a holyday of obligation, honoring Mary as the Mother of God. Parish Masses are on New Year s Eve at 5 pm (bilingual: English/ Spanish), and New Year s Day at 11 am only (in English). CHRISTMAS FLOWERS to adorn the altar, are an opportunity to memorialize deceased loved ones or remember a special intention. Use this tear-off or the special CHRISTMAS FLOWERS envelope in your parish packet extras available at the rear of church. Listings (intentions & donors) will be published in this bulletin after Christmas. YOUR NAME (DONOR): YOUR INTENTION(S): YOUR OFFERING:
EL RINCON HISPANO OFRENDA A LA IGLESIA PARA LA NAVIDAD En el dia 24 y 25 de diciembre la colecta especial (docesana) es para las buenas obras de las Caridades Católicas con las familias y con los pobres. Por esta razón, se pide a cada familia parroquial, este domingo, hacer una ofrenda navideña a la Iglesia de San Rafael $100 por familia si es posible. Nuestra comunidad de fe depende mucho en esta generosidad especial en este mes para pagar los gastos ordinarios y extraordinarios. Gracias por su apoyo. AYUDANOS EN LA DECORACION DE NUESTRA IGLESIA PARA LA NAVIDAD: Lunes 24 de diciembre a las 10:00 am La segunda colecta en las misas navideñas es para las buenas obras de las Caridades Católicas, espeialmente con las familias y los niños. Para arreglar nuestra iglesia en ocasion de la celebración de la Navidad: Su nombre: Su intención: Ofrenda: NOTAS: 1.El programa R.I.C.A. (preparación de los adultos y los teenagers para el Bautismo, la Primera Comunión o la Confirmación) no tiene clases hoy o el próximo domingo. 2. No hay clases de catecismo (CCD) hoy y el próximo domingo. 3. Misa en español para la Nochebuena: lunes 24 de diciembre a las 8:00 pm. No hay una misa en español el 25 de diciembre.
THE GUADALUPE TORCH RUN About 20 of our parishioners participated in the Guadalupe Torch Run on the feast itself (December 12th). They began at St. Joseph s Co-Cathedral in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, with a noon Mass celebrated by Bishop DiMarzio. At the Mass, our parishioner Jasmín Perez, served (near left photo), along with parishioner Alex Velazquez. Karla Perez (near right photo) did a masterful rendition in singing the liturgy s responsorial psalm a cappella from the ambo. After Mass, the group trekked through the streets of Brooklyn (lower left photo) carrying the lit torch representing the light of our faith. By late afternoon, they reached the home stretch (lower right photo) and then entered the church, where the torch lit our tabernacle s sanctuary lamp. A meal together followed in the rectory basement. Thanks to all involved, especially our Korean parishioners for the loan of their van, driven by Richard O Connor, in case any of the runners needed a break during their challenging pilgrimage. THANK YOU TO THE EDWARD LYNCH FUNERAL HOME ON QUEENS BLVD. For the 2019 parish-imprint calendars (available at the rear of the church), as well as for their kindnesses to St. Raphael s during the past year.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE: Mon., Dec. 24th: 4:30 pm Choir music program (carols) by adult/children choir 5 pm Family Mass (English) 5 pm Spanish Carols & Pageant for Families (Brennan Hall) 8 pm Misa en español en honor del Niño Jesus (Nochebuena) 9:30 pm Mass in Korean Tues., Dec. 25th: 8 am & 11 am English Masses 9:30 am Mass in Korean SERVICIOS NAVIDEÑOS EN ESPAÑOL: Lunes 24 de diciembre A las 5:00 pm (en el salon de abajo): programa navideño para las familias. Villancicos. A las 8:00 pm: Misa en español en honor del Niño Jesus (en la iglesia) (Martes 25 de diciembre: no hay una misa en español) CLIP OUT & POST AT HOME THANK YOU to all who remembered St. Raphael s Food Pantry at Christmas. And thanks to Maryann McMahon for having donated a portion of the sales at her recent book-signing here to St. Raphael s